Bible Studies & Small Groups
Join a Bible Study, Group OR our NEW weekly large group (with small groups included)
Men’s (Cor - ILSB 101) & Women’s (Ave - Physics 201) formation on Thursdays at 7pm!
These are opportunities to enter more deeply into the Word of God while growing together as a community.
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Location: Physics 201
Leaders: Christy (Campus Minister) & Kim Calderon (UMBC Grad ‘25)
Beginning February 12, 2026 (Please join whenever you are able)
Join us for weekly Women’s Formation on Freedom to Love, an opportunity to grow as women and in love for the Lord. This will include large group formation and small group time.
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Fill out this form to sign up!
Leaders: Annamarie W and Emily P
This semester we will be going through the book “Introduction to the Spiritual Life” by Brant Pitre.
Location: ILSB 301
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Location: CWB 118
Beginning Wednesday, February 4 (Bi-Weekly)
Join Christy for a bi-weekly meeting to pray and discuss topics regarding discernment by using both faith and reason. Topics include: Discernment of Spirits, Discernment of Important Life Decisions, and Women’s Vocational Discernment.
Women’s Groups
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Leaders: Gabe Maturo & Fr. Matt
Location: EC Media Room
Join us for a men's athlete bible study. This will be a time to grow together as men discovering how to grow as better athlete's, teammates, and men of God.
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Leaders: Olivia Nardone, Justine Lamb, & Cami Mink
Location: EC Conference Room 350
Join other Women Athletes as we discover how to cultivate the mind of a Christian athlete!
Athlete Groups
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Location: ILSB 101
Leaders: Our Knights of Columbus
Beginning February 12, 2026 (Please join whenever you are able)
Join us for weekly Men’s Formation on the Church Fathers, an opportunity to grow as men and in love for the Lord. This will include large group formation and small group time.
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Leaders: Niko T and Brandon J
Location: CWB 122
A Freshman Men's Bible Study rooted by the Word of God. In this bible study we will cover a range of topics from faith to discerning God's will for us that is defined in scripture. Join us as we study the Word of God, while fostering relationships that will lead us towards Christ.
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Leaders: Joel
Location: Commons 332 (Feb, Apr, May); Commons 318 (March only)
Our Bible study will focus on spiritual warfare, the Psalms, and Gospel reflection. The goal is to help young men navigate their journeys in today’s world with faith, strength, and wisdom.
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Location: CWB 118
Join Seminarian Pascal for a bi-weekly meeting to pray and discuss topics regarding Men’s vocational discernment.
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Founded on the principles of charity, unity and fraternity, the Knights of Columbus was established in 1882 by Father Michael J. McGivney, assistant pastor of St. Mary's Church in New Haven, Conn., and a group of parishioners. Their intent? To bring financial aid and assistance to the sick, disabled and needy members and their families. To learn more feel free to visit here: https://www.kofc.org/en/who-we-are/about-membership/college-councils
At UMBC through Catholic Retrievers, joining the Knights of Columbus will give men the opportunity to grow in charity, unity, and fraternity by growing in faith and service.
Please fill out this form to express interest in this exciting new opportunity through Catholic Retrievers!
If you are not already in a Council, please fill out the form and we will get you signed up!
If you are already in a Council, this will not be a council on campus but rather a Knights of Columbus group for men involved in the Knights of Columbus presenting opportunities to maintain connection and grow together as knights.
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Click here to sign up for Fight Club
Fight Club Catholic is an accountability brotherhood committed to leading men to Jesus through purity of heart.
Struggle with sins and habits of lust and desire to be free? Members strive to fight every day to live chastely with themselves and others so they are freer to love God, their (future) brides, and their brothers.